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Walleye Pioneers Bring Aquaculture to Manning
Jim Blankman and Chuck Ehlers lead Loess Hills Aquaculture in Manning, expanding indoor walleye production from hatchery to market. Blankman, ISU graduate and wildlife biologist, describes rapid learning, trade secrets, and success in domesticating wild fish for food size. He notes strong restaurant interest and potential growth beyond Midwest, including trout supply to Harrah’s in Council Bluffs.
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Jim Blankman
Chuck Ehlers
Loess Hills Aquaculture
Dow City
Blankman
Dow City-Arion
Iowa State University
Archer Daniels Midland
Illinois
Chuck
Manning
Iowa
Paula Harbur
Blankman- Ehlers
Ehlers
Leroy
Donna Halbur
Jim
Paula
First National Bank
Iowa State
South
Midwest
Arcadia
Harrah’s
Council Bluffs
United States
Great Lakes
Canada
Minnesota
Loess Hill